Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?

I currently have on demo a set of Synergistic Research Galileo universal speaker cells. I installed the cells with the included Galileo Basik speaker cables to compare my current speaker cables the Apex. Initial impressions are good. A lot more detail is present with a blacker background and deeper soundstage compared to the Apex SC. The midrange is not as holographic as the Apex speaker cables and the frequency extremes are missing a little bit. A step or two backwards but it has some qualities the Apex does not. Next I installed the Apex speaker cables with the universal cells. These blow away the Galileo Basik speaker cables and cells. All that was missing was now in place. All the holographic midrange that was missing is back. The high frequencies are more extended and much clearer. The soundstage is forward again with some instruments. Listening at lower levels is a complete joy as the details are all there. This alone is worth the price. These are not subtle changes in sound quality. I really am enjoying the speaker cells and possibly going to place an order soon. Next I'm going to going to demo the universal interconnects cells and report back.

Joeyboynj, yep. The ic Cells will do the same.

I am presently using all of my Cells with Basik cabling in a small room at my summer home. Even with just the Basik, the sound is quite good.

I read the entire thread over this weekend---one thing that interested me was that some people on this thread spend more on SR cabling and power products than on their speakers.

Would some of you care to comment? or is the discount to be had on these products very high?

Don't get me wrong- i actually want to try a pair of ICs or speaker cables. However, I'm concerned that to outfit my system in SR gear would costs 2x my speaker cost which has to be a poor choice of funds. If one cable won't do it, then why bother.

Thanks,

KeithR

KeithR, the used prices on Audiogon are really good discounts and if you dont like them they will be easy to sell since they are very popular.

You dont need the most expensive cables from Synergistic. Start at the Accelerator level for SC & I/C. And T series power cables. And demo them in your system. You will know if you like them or not.

"...one thing that interested me was that some people on this thread spend more on SR cabling and power products than on their speakers."

My powercell SE cost more than my left AND right speakers.